SB 340

Currently, any individual who seeks to have his or her name appear on the

ballot at an election, including a recall election, must file a declaration of candidacy

stating the candidate's name and affirming the fact that the signer is a candidate for

a named office, and that the signer meets all of the necessary qualifications to hold

the office and will qualify for the office if nominated and elected.

This bill provides, in addition, that if the individual seeks to appear on the

ballot of a political party that has qualified for a separate ballot or a separate column

or row on the ballot in partisan elections, the signer must state that he or she adheres

to the principles of the party under which the signer's name will appear on the ballot.